worldly desires

Sherwood 2022-11-09 17:49:52

To satisfy a thousand desires is to conquer one desire.

Desire is the fundamental energy of worldly life. Without desire, there is no motivation for life.
Desire is not an evil thing either.
Just like sexual desire, the film boldly shows the scenes of sex, which are very beautiful and moving. It is the original vitality and should not be taboo.

But desire needs to be controlled.

Dashi returned to the secular world because of his desires, but he couldn't control them well. His desires hurt himself and the people around him, so he went to study the Fa to completely control his desires.
It can be seen that people in secular life are constantly adjusting the scale of desire, and it is easier said than done to do well.

Last scene Pama's question. In fact, Da Shi is more troubled by desires and wants to control the demons, but it is far from the level of the Buddha.

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Samsara quotes

  • Apo: [his last letter to Tashi] I realize now that my task is not over, and so I will be returning to Samsara. I know that we shall meet again. Perhaps when we do you will be able to tell me what is more important: satisfying one thousand desires or conquering just one.

  • Written on Stone: How can one prevent a drop of water from ever drying up?

    Written on Stone: By throwing it into the sea...